A ________ fracture is produced by twisting stresses applied to the bone.
A)comminuted
B)displaced
C)spiral
D)nondisplaced
E)transverse

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A spiral fracture occurs when a bone is twisted, causing a spiral break in the bone. It is common in sports injuries and child abuse cases. The other options (comminuted, displaced, nondisplaced, and transverse) do not necessarily involve twisting stresses.

A ________ Fracture Is Produced by Twisting Stresses Applied to the Bone